Stena Superfast VIII
Stena Superfast VIII
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David G
Glasgow, UK5 contributions
Mar 2023
Splashed out on a Superfast suite and worth every penny. Fantastic bed, lovely bathroom, excellent refreshments and one of the best showers we've ever had ... on a boat! Know it's a short crossing, but would 10/10 would do again and 100% recommend if you want a bit of private luxury either end of your trip.
Written March 10, 2023
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kittyandbill
County Armagh, UK177 contributions
Mar 2023
We had to travel at fairly short notice because our daughter who lives in Yorkshire had broken both her ankles. Booking was easy, despite the complication of different numbers of people in the car and different requirements there and back.
The terminals were tidy and clean, and boarding and disembarkation were quick and painless on both legs of the trip. Staff, especially Gillian, were really helpful when we had wheelchair accessibility issues on the return journey. The ship is clean, bright and modern. Although we're normally sceptical about the quality of catering on the move, the food in "Taste" looked and smelled so good on our outward journey that we tried a meal on the way home, and it didn't disappoint.
The convenience of access to the Belfast port doesn't quite compensate for the relative remoteness of Cairnryan, but when you balance cost and quality of service against a couple of extra hours on the road, it still works out as a good option.
The terminals were tidy and clean, and boarding and disembarkation were quick and painless on both legs of the trip. Staff, especially Gillian, were really helpful when we had wheelchair accessibility issues on the return journey. The ship is clean, bright and modern. Although we're normally sceptical about the quality of catering on the move, the food in "Taste" looked and smelled so good on our outward journey that we tried a meal on the way home, and it didn't disappoint.
The convenience of access to the Belfast port doesn't quite compensate for the relative remoteness of Cairnryan, but when you balance cost and quality of service against a couple of extra hours on the road, it still works out as a good option.
Written March 10, 2023
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The Hungry Scot
Sydney, Australia198 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
This was a great service and the ship is really nice inside. We didn’t realise there is no access to car deck after the ferry set sail and left our sea sickness pills in the car and couldn’t get them. We were very surprised there was no chemist on board selling sea sickness pills - only ginger pills that were not very effective (missed opportunity to make a lot of money as a number of people were feeling I’ll). Several of my kids were sea sick as it was a rough crossing. Overall a good experience if you can avoid being sea sick!
Written December 30, 2022
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Lizzie
Australia39 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
Nice day trip from Cairnryan to Belfast. Two and a half hours travel. Bus 96 waits at the ferry to take passengers into Belfast city. £2.20 adult. I got a taxi back as I was too tired to wait for the bus back.
Written October 3, 2022
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adgewendy
Leeds, UK48 contributions
Aug 2022
Came back from Belfast on the overnight ferry and had a cabin. so comfortable and great night's sleep (have to be up early though!!)
Written August 11, 2022
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Wobblybaker
63 contributions
Jul 2022
Excellent crossing both ways. Port staff were polite and quick, ferry was very clean. Boarding was great and getting to the terminal was easy and well signposted.
Written July 27, 2022
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Yorkshirelass024
Yorkshire, United Kingdom235 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Swift car ferry service with exceptional facilities indoors. Family entertainment room with free games. Plenty of eating/drinking areas
Written July 26, 2022
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Sue D
Fillongley, UK39 contributions
Jun 2022
Trip spoilt by unexplained delays both ways that seem to have been related to inability to cope with the booked passengers and Stena’s disinterest in the adverse effects of these. Surely they must realise that mst of their users are driving a long way to get to the ferry and home again.
Written July 21, 2022
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MaryCork
Cork, Ireland556 contributions
Jul 2022
Stena staff are wonderful - professional and helpful. Lovely food onboard and plenty of comfortable seating throughout the ship. Ships always run on time and this was no different. Ship is sailed in a way that there is ultimate comfort for passengers.
Written July 15, 2022
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Stephen A
Dundrum, UK4 contributions
Jun 2022
Stena plus on the irish sea crossings are great well worth the money. The Stena plus however in the Harwich Hook of Holland sailing is absolutely dire noisy from the bar area adjacent, small, poor choice of snacks and drink, avoid avoid avoid dont pay for it.
Written July 9, 2022
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I have know photo I D can I still travel to Belfast by plane with only my birth certificate I live in Manchester British citizen
scotlandsno1gal
Port Glasgow, UK179 contributions
On the ship is there a bar with drink to purchase and is it expensive
I'm a South African citizen with an expired passport and I want to travel from Glasgow to Belfast via flight. I have my residence card which has been issued under the eu settlement scheme and I have indefinite leave to remain in the UK. Can I fly using my residency card as proof of I'd Its so confusing. The airline advised me to call the UK embassy because they have no guidelines on a expired South African passport. ( expired in 2017) Please any advice would be appreciated. Thank you
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Can I fly from Glasgow to Belfast using just my residence card issued under the Eu settlement scheme. I am South African and I have indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
Airline advised me to call the UK embassy as they have no guidelines for South African expired passport holders with valid residence card.
Thank you.
jmcayrshire
Ayrshire, Scotland141 contributions
I am sorry I cannot give you any answer or advice on this matter. My review was primarily on the ferry crossing to Belfast.
DMLMPD
Sunderland, UK141 contributions
When are the lounges open and serving snacks/refreshments? As soon as you arrive or do they wait until ship leaves?
jmcayrshire
Ayrshire, Scotland141 contributions
The lounges etc are open as soon as you board.
Julie R
Paisley, UK
What identification would I need to travel from Glasgow airport to northern Ireland
jmcayrshire
Ayrshire, Scotland141 contributions
I would take a valid passport and in this instance COVID proof of vaccination
Can u use a UK driving lincence as I'd for trip
Martin K
York, UK160 contributions
I always use my passport just to be safe.
OnAir17008710400
1 contribution
Is the complimentry drinks just tea, coffee and soft drinks or is any alcohol avaliable?
UrbanAngel5
Belfast, UK281 contributions
They have wine.
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